Nemophila Baby Blue Eyes Seeds – Nemophila menziesii

Nemophila Baby Blue Eyes Seeds – Nemophila menziesii

A charming low growing annual producing masses of delicate sky blue flowers with distinctive white centres. Nemophila Baby Blue Eyes creates a beautiful soft carpet of colour and is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, pots, and containers.

Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds.

Planting Instructions:

Sowing Time: Autumn to early spring

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well drained, fertile soil enriched with compost

Sowing Depth: Lightly cover with soil, approximately 3mm deep

Spacing: 15 to 20cm apart

Germination Time: 7 to 14 days

Flowering Time: Approximately 8 to 12 weeks after sowing

Growing Tips:

Keep soil consistently moist during germination but avoid waterlogging.

Prefers cooler conditions and performs particularly well during autumn, winter and spring.

Provide some afternoon shade in warmer areas to help extend flowering.

Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage continued flowering.

Avoid excessive fertilising as too much nitrogen can encourage foliage rather than flowers.

Excellent for attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Suitable for garden beds, borders, rockeries, pots and containers.